Investments at Acorn Life

Investment

Is your money working hard enough? If it is sitting in a deposit account earning historically low interest rates then it probably is not. Maybe it's time you reviewed your investment position. Investing your money sensibly can provide you with security for the future.

Acorn Life's Investment Bond

Acorn Life's Investment Bond gives you an excellent opportunity for real growth potential. Our Investment Bond is designed for the investment of a substantial lump sum of money for a period of at least five years.

Acorn Life's Investment Bond is a unit-linked investment bond. You can choose to invest in a number of unit linked funds depending on your risk profile.

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Your Questions Answered

Here you will find the information you need so that you can make your investment decision with confidence.

What is a Unit Linked Fund?

Unit linked funds are investments that are available from life assurance companies and investment companies. Returns from unit linked funds will vary depending on the type of fund you choose, where the fund is investing and what type of things the fund invests in.

The Deposit Fund's objective is to achieve steady, secure growth with the emphasis on security through investing in deposits. This fund is suitable as a temporary home for money when markets are volatile.

The Cautiously Managed Fund is suitable for investors who are prepared to accept a low level of risk for the prospect of a more attractive return than that offered by deposit type accounts. It invests mainly in bonds denominated in euro, issued by sovereign states, agencies, supranationals and corporates.

The Managed Fund is for the investor who is looking for a spread of investment and long term growth. Through a carefully managed selection of equities and securities the fund aims to outperform returns from banks and building societies.

The Managed Growth Fund is for the more adventurous investor. It aims for a higher return than the Managed Fund through investing more heavily in equities.

Acorn Life's Managed Fund, Managed Growth Fund and Cautiously Managed Fund are managed by HSBC Global Asset Management (UK), the global fund management division of HSBC Holdings plc, one of the largest financial organisations in the world. The Deposit Fund is managed by Acorn Life's in-house investment team. Back to Top

Why should I invest in a Unit Linked Fund?

You should have some money on deposit in a bank for emergencies; however you are unlikely to earn significant interest on a regular deposit account. For longer term savings, you may want to consider investing in assets that offer real growth potential such as stocks and shares. Investing your money sensibly for the long term can enable you to realise some of your dreams.

How does Acorn Life's Investment Bond Work?

Acorn Life invests the initial premium and any subsequent premiums on your behalf in the fund(s) of your choice. The funds are typically invested in equities, unit trusts and Government bonds and are divided into a number of units of equal value, which are allocated to each policy. Each month some of the units are deducted from the fund to cover the cost of the company continuing to look after your policy. The remaining fund is there to provide cash benefits if you choose to surrender your policy in full or in part.

You can make lump sum extra payments into your policy if you wish. This will enhance your fund and provide a higher ultimate return in due course.

How have Acorn Life's Funds performed in the past?

Stocks and shares are expected to give better returns than property, which will give better returns than fixed interest securities, which in turn will do better than cash. This better return comes with the associated risk of volatility: cash will fluctuate least, shares will fluctuate most.

3rd July 1989 - 31st December 2017.

Source: Acorn Life DAC and Longboat Analytics (part of the MoneyMate Group, www.fund-focus.com accessed on 28/03/2018).

Basis: Gross returns on Offer to Offer basis after Fund Management Fee of 0.5% and before policy exit tax of 41% deducted.

*Deposit account figures are based on the assumption that a representative demand deposit interest rate of 0.5% per annum applies over the term.

**An Post figures are based on an assumed tax-free Savings Certificates rate of 0.98% applies over the term (this is the rate as at March 2018)

Unit prices can fall as well as rise. Returns will depend on actual growth levels achieved. The recommended minimum investment period is 5 years.

Note 1: Acorn Life returns quoted are before bid offer spread and after management charges are deducted.

Note 2: All returns quoted are before tax has been deducted.

Warning: Past Performance is not a reliable guide to future performance.

Warning: The value of your investment may go down as well as up.

Warning: If you invest in this product you may lose some or all of the money you invest.

10 Good Reasons for taking out an Acorn Life Investment Bond

Unlimited Growth Potential.

Your fund will be expertly managed by HSBC Global Asset Management (UK), the global fund management division of HSBC Holdings plc, one of the largest financial organisations in the world.

Spread of Investments. Acorn Life Managed and Managed Growth Funds give a wide spread across world markets.

You can make additional contributions to your fund.

You can transfer between funds.

You can take part of your fund at any time.

Transparency and Flexibility Charges are transparent, there is no time limit for your investment and gains can be taken out.

Regular Valuations. Unlike other forms of investments, values on your investment are immediately available on request.

You have flexibility in deciding when you want to encash your investment. We recommend that you take a minimum 5 year view of your investment. However, your investment is open-ended and can be encashed at any time.

An interesting alternative. Low interest rates means that even larger amounts earn little interest. This plan offers you an alternative for your money over the next 5 to 10 years.

Access to this website and use of the information on it is subject to the terms and conditions outlined in our legal notice. By proceeding further you will be deemed to have understood and agreed to be bound by these terms and conditions. If this is not acceptable by you, please exit this site now. Acorn Life DAC is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Acorn Life DAC is registered in Ireland, number 128945. Registered Office is St Augustine Street, Galway.